Practice - Formation of Planets
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Practice Questions
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What is a nebula?
💡 Hint: Think about where stars are born.
Define planetesimal.
💡 Hint: They're the building blocks of planets.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in planet formation?
💡 Hint: What is the birthplace of stars and planets?
True or False: Planetesimals are the final stage in planet formation.
💡 Hint: What comes after planetesimals?
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Challenge Problems
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Design a timeline illustrating the stages of planet formation. Include nebula, planetesimals, and accretion.
💡 Hint: Visual representations can help clarify the steps!
Formulate an explanation for why some planetesimals become planets while others do not. Discuss factors like size and distance from the core.
💡 Hint: Consider the gravitational pull related to size and position.
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